Population 5,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Household size in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.54 | 2.42 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.56 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.73 | 2.57 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.72 | 2.45 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.03 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Fort Lauderdale are small: just 1.72 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 40.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 41.5 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 43.1 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.8 | +2.8 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Downtown Fort Lauderdale skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 34.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 13.5% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 12.6% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Renters in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 42.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.1% | 47.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 47.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.4% | 45.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Downtown Fort Lauderdale rent: 57.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 62.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 19.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 19.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 17.8% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 30.4% of the housing in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Fort Lauderdale neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2004 | 1969 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1969 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1971 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1976 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Downtown Fort Lauderdale has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2009, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2004 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Fort Lauderdale neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,807 | $1,124 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,642 | $1,186 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,292 | $1,439 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,785 | $1,976 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$977 | +$852 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Fort Lauderdale costs $2,785 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $977 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Downtown Fort Lauderdale has the highest rents of any Fort Lauderdale neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 29.5% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 31.0% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 35.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.1% | 39.9% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +10.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Downtown Fort Lauderdale is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 16.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Downtown Fort Lauderdale has the highest share of college graduates of any Fort Lauderdale neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 82.4% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 83.3% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 86.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 89.3% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
| Period | Downtown Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Downtown Fort Lauderdale than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Fort Lauderdale compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale | 1.72 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 57.4% | 30.4% | 2009 | $2,785 | 64.1% | 93.5% | 3.5% |
| Tarpon River | 1.94 | 46.8 | 7.2% | 55.2% | 20.7% | 1989 | $2,113 | 50.8% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Flagler Heights | 1.67 | 33.1 | 3.6% | 92.8% | 7.0% | 2011 | $2,424 | 62.1% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| Victoria Park | 1.71 | 45.2 | 2.4% | 56.6% | 16.8% | 1987 | $1,988 | 54.4% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
| Croissant Park | 2.68 | 39.2 | 6.9% | 49.3% | 19.8% | 1961 | $2,597 | 23.5% | 91.2% | 3.7% |
| Harbordale | 1.86 | 46.1 | 4.2% | 56.6% | 18.1% | 1992 | $2,194 | 54.7% | 93.6% | 4.5% |
| Dorsey-Riverbend | 3.12 | 32.4 | 30.8% | 82.5% | 12.4% | 1972 | $1,384 | 14.2% | 77.5% | 5.8% |
| Riverside Park | 2.58 | 38.6 | 18.3% | 64.5% | 16.9% | 1973 | $1,865 | 17.0% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| Lake Ridge | 1.78 | 44.2 | 2.8% | 62.4% | 18.7% | 1990 | $1,775 | 43.8% | 87.1% | 7.1% |
| River Oaks | 2.62 | 40.4 | 5.4% | 47.6% | 15.3% | 1974 | $2,002 | 32.1% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| Durrs Homeowners | 3.61 | 24.5 | 31.2% | 78.7% | 12.5% | 1980 | $1,358 | 10.5% | 78.8% | 24.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Homestead Heights, Rochester, NY · McKinley Avenue Corridor, Columbus, OH · McClellan Park, Madison, WI · Lost Lake, Clermont, FL · Legacy Place, Alafaya, FL · Las Lomas, Laredo, TX · Lansingville, Youngstown, OH · Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI · Lace, Darien, IL · Kensington, Tulsa, OK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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